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Thursday, April 7, 2011

WOW.

I shouldn't be so shocked, but you guys just blew me away with your encouraging, sweet comments on my latest skirt refashion! It sounds like you don't mind too much if I do more posts on fashion... so I'm super excited about that! I actually went a little crazy and MADE a dress from scratch yesterday. Haha! So, I will be posting about that soon.

One of my lovely commenters (also a dear friend from my old college days, who is an uber-stylish chick and has her own blog here), asked how long it takes to do these refashions.

Well, usually they take me about 1-2 hours. I have to tell you though, that I don't worry a whole lot about what the garments look like inside. I'm just not picky, and I'd rather be wearing it than taking tons of time to make it perfect! So usually, after pulling apart lining and such and machine-sewing the outermost layer, I just do a quick stitching up the inside lining so it doesn't come apart again. It really cuts down on the amount of time it takes. I've been doing refashioning for a few years now, and 99% of the time the garments can withstand a lot of wear, so it's obviously not an issue in that respect!

Hope that answers some of the questions. You guys are awesome! I love hearing your thoughts, so keep 'em coming!

P.S. The photo I used above was from our engagement shoot, taken by my talented photographer friend Andrea. The sweater was also a refashion... sadly with no before picture! Just imagine it MUCH wider (had to take in about 2 inches on each side), and with long bell-sleeves. Yeah. After wearing it for this shoot, I accidentally washed it in warm water and it shrank to a doll-sized cardigan. Bummer.

Here is an idea (unless you are already doing it). Keep track for one year how much you spend at GW and how many items of clothing you end up with both refashioned and not. It would be interesting to know how much money one can save while still looking fabulous! I just went to the thrift store the other day and I always walk out thinking, "why don't I come here more?". What is your favorite thrift store?

Hmm, that is an interesting idea Ingrid! I will have to try that out! My favorite thrift store is definitely Goodwill. =) I've been thrifting for years, and so far they seem to havethe best stuff + prices.

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My name is Mikalah (mih-KAY-lah). I named this blog after a little porcelain pig that I found at a thrift store for 50 cents (isn't she adorable?). I started blogging shortly after getting married, in order to chronicle our trials and triumphs in decorating and fixing up our first home. Two years later, it has become a space where I also delve into fashion, faith, design, and just life in general. In short, Posy the Porcelain Pig has become my creative outlet. I hope you enjoy what you see!